Culture Music
Olly Alexander says expressing his sexuality was met with ‘extreme resistance’ and ‘hostility’ from record label
Alexander remarked: "It’s not gone unnoticed that I was much more popular when I was in a band with two straight people”
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The story of Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley, in 15 pictures
From a speech from ABC News's James Longman to Ella Vaday's raffle-winning moment, here's what our glamourous afternoon event looked like from the inside!
Culture Music
Olly Alexander on Girls Aloud’s sweet response to new LP Polari – and how Derek Jarman helped inspire it
“I kept going back to who my heroes were, like Pet Shop Boys, Erasure and George Michael” the star previously told us of the LP
Culture Film & TV
Attitude 101 2025: Here are the 10 influential figures who made our TV, Music & Film list
Culture Music
Olly Alexander: ‘The way I perceive my sexuality and identity has really changed’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A 101 Attitude Film, TV and Music trailblazer, Olly takes us on a stroll through Hampstead Heath to discuss Polari, his new album named after the secret gay slang, why gay sex should be celebrated, and that Eurovision controversy
Uncategorised Music
Olly Alexander on ‘pearl-clutching’ over Eurovision performance: ‘People don’t like to see sexuality portrayed in that assertive way’
“In that performance, there’s nothing explicit happening" points out Olly
Culture Music
Olly Alexander says new album inspired by George Michael and Pet Shop Boys: ‘That time was speaking to me’
Alexander also confirmed the album was made entirely with PC Music alum Danny L. Harle, known for his work with Carly Rae Jepsen and Caroline Polachek
Culture Music
Olly Alexander on how reuniting with boyfriend after 10 years apart gave ‘new perspective’ on music (EXCLUSIVE)
"This idea of returning to love was really on my mind"
Culture Music
Olly Alexander’s Attitude cover, in 7 stylish shots – as star talks ‘maximalist approach’ to new LP
“I never thought I’d do an ‘Olly Alexander album’, to be honest," says the star of Polari in his accompanying Attitude interview
Culture Music
Olly Alexander unveiled as Attitude’s new cover – as star talks new album and what it means ‘to be gay and be an artist’
“I never thought I’d do an ‘Olly Alexander album’, to be honest," says star, who also leads the Film, TV and Music category of Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley
Culture Music
Olly Alexander announces new album Polari along with single ‘Cupid’s Bow’
It's a banger!
Culture Music
‘F**k the EBU’: LGBTQ acts at Eurovision 2024 in 7 key moments – as Bambie Thug slams European Broadcasting Union
“The world has spoken. The queers are coming. Non-binaries for the f**king win”
Culture Music
Eurovision: UK’s Olly Alexander finishes 18th in Grand Final as Switzerland’s nonbinary entrant Nemo wins
The night featured a performance by 2023 winner, Loreen
Culture Music
Olly Alexander addresses ‘wardrobe malfunction’ during Eurovision semifinal: ‘It’s live TV, it happens’
"I had to improvise" the 'Dizzy' singer said in an interview with Lorraine
Culture Music
Olly Alexander releases Eurovision 2024 UK entry song ‘Dizzy’: ‘Thank you for supporting my gay dreams!’
The song, says Olly, is inspired by the likes of Erasure, Adamski and Pet Shop Boys
Culture Music
Attitude’s Editor in Chief pays tribute to George Michael
As ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham! claims the Christmas number 1 spot, Cliff Joannou remembers a pop icon much missed
Culture Music
Eurovision 2024: Years & Years singer Olly Alexander chosen to represent UK
“I’m determined to give it everything I’ve got and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible"
Culture Music
Olly Alexander tipped to represent UK at Eurovision 2024
We would love to see this...
Culture Film & TV
Olly Alexander writes song for Josh O’Connor’s queer coming of age film
Bonus Track will launch on Sky Cinema but no release date has yet been announced
Culture Sexuality
Ian McKellen and Olly Alexander star in ‘PRIDE 50’ exhibition
The ‘PRIDE 50’ exhibition asks ‘What does Pride means to you?’